Russ Bengtson Picks the Best Sneakers of 2016

Russ Bengtson picks his favorite sneakers of 2016.

Best Sneaker 2016
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Best Sneaker 2016

As the year 2016 comes to a close we’re reaching out to members of the community that we respect to get their take on the year in sneakers. First up is Complex's Russ Bengtson.

Just so you know where I’m coming from, no straightforward retros here. Either new models, new colors, or, in the case of No. 8, updated innards.

10. Palace x adidas Consortium EQT Support 93

Palace x adidas Consortium EQT Support 93

9. Nike LeBron Soldier X

Nike Zoom LeBron Soldier 10 Unlimited

8. Vans Caballero Pro

Vans Caballero Pro

7. Supreme x Nike Air Max 98

Supreme x Nike Air Max 98

6. Cam’ron x Reebok Ventilator Supreme “Fleebok 2"

Reebok Ventilator Supreme x Cam'ron Fleebok 2 Sole Collector Release Date Roundup

5. Air Jordan 31 “Space Jam

Air Jordan 31 “Space Jam

4. Quickstrike x Adidas Superstar ‘80s

Quickstrike x Adidas Superstar ‘80s

3. Fragment x Converse Cons One Star ‘74

Fragment Converse One Star

2. Adidas NMD PK “Pitch Black”

Adidas NMD PK “Pitch Black”

1. Acronym x Nike Presto Mid

NikeLab Air Presto Mid X Acronym